Solan: The ten day Annual Training Camp of the NCC 1 HP Battalion Solan, is currently being held at Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni. The camp, which commenced on June 28, has brought together around 600 cadets from various schools and colleges across Solan district. During the camp, cadets are being ...
Shimla: Taking serious note of the large quantity of forest wood and logs found floating in the Pandoh Dam following recent cloudbursts and flash floods, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to probe the matter. According to an official spokesperson, the floating logs were swept down ...
Solan: “Spirituality and yoga bring inner stability and awaken divine energy, which are essential for building a healthier and more harmonious society,” stated Swami Nischalananda of Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS). He was addressing the media on the second day of the ongoing three-day YSS Spiritual Retreat at Shoolini University. Swami Nischalananda highlighted that ...
Solan: In a major blow to the illegal pharma trade, a joint team from the Himachal Pradesh Drugs Control Administration and the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has busted a racket supplying fake Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). Acting on a tip-off, drug officials raided a premises near the Bus Stand in Paonta Sahib, Sirmour ...
Shimla: Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University (APGSU) is set to launch a One-Week Faculty Development Programme (FDP) from July 7 to July 11, 2025. Themed “Emerging Trends in Higher Education Policy: Shaping the Future of Learning and Innovative Research,” the FDP aims to empower educators with the tools and knowledge needed for 21st-century classrooms. Dr. ...
Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) to enhance transport services to the people of the State, keeping in view the tough geographical topography. While chairing a high level meeting of the Corporation, the Chief Minister said that the HRTC serves as a lifeline for the people and ...
Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the Labour and Employment department to develop a dedicated website and mobile application to empower youth seeking employment opportunities abroad. This digital platform will compile comprehensive data of aspirants, ensuring better transparency, accessibility, and protection while securing overseas jobs. He said, “Youth of Himachal Pradesh are ...
Solan: Col. Sanjay Shandil, a respected Army veteran and former Commanding Officer of 1 HP Girls Battalion NCC, Solan, has earned a PhD in Commerce and Management. The doctorate was awarded by ARKA JAIN University, Jharkhand, under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Angad Tiwary. His research, titled “Exploring the Role of NCC in Fostering HR ...
Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the Government is looking forward to make Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda in Kangra as one of the finest healthcare institutions in Himachal Pradesh in the coming year. The Chief Minister held an in-depth discussion for more than three hours with department heads and ...
Shimla: SJVN has signed a Power Sale Agreement (PSA) with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for supply of power from its 900 MW Arun-III Hydro Electric Project. Concurrently, a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) was also signed with UPPCL for supply of power from its upcoming 210 MW Luhri Stage-I and 382 MW Sunni Dam ...
Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during his tour to Kangra district on Monday performed inaugurations and foundations stones of eight development projects worth Rs. 36 crore for Nagrota Bagwan assembly constituency. He inaugurated Rs. 3.10 crore Fire Post building at Nagrota Bagwan, Rs. 4.80 crore road from Malan to Gujrehra Pathiar and Sakrehar, ...
Shimla: To raise awareness against drug abuse, the Himachal Pradesh Police Department organized the 12th HP Police Half Marathon in Shimla on Sunday. Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu felicitated the winners of the marathon, which featured participation in men’s, women’s, and senior citizens’ (75+ years) categories. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the Chief ...
Shimla: The semester exams for the February–June 2025 session at APG Shimla University ended successfully on Saturday. The exams, which started on June 12, also included re-appear papers for several departments. Courses covered included Allied and Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Legal Studies (BA.LLB, LLB, LLM), Hospitality and Tourism, Management (MBA, BCom), Media and Mass Communication, Engineering ...
Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presided over the inter-college event ‘Eruption-2025’ at H.P. Government Dental College, Shimla on Friday. Reminiscing about his student days, he said, “I was the SCA President during college days. Watching today’s cultural performances, I found them quite similar to those from my time. What stood out was the ...
Solan: Recently there have been reports related to the infestation of beetles in apple and other stone fruits. Defoliating beetles are also known as May or June beetles. These beetles are polyphagous and are pests of significant importance in horticultural and agricultural ecosystems. The beetles lay eggs in the soil, after the emergence of the ...
